Abonsam
The Abonsam are house spirit of dwellings and settlements in the folklore of Ghana. The Abonsam will take up
residence in the home, causing problems and misfortune.
Once a year the neighbors of the village hold a special ceremony to rid themselves of the spirits.
the spirit is driven into the sea in a ritual that begins with four weeks of total silence, followed by removing all furniture from the homes involved. The
interior of the homes are then beaten with sticks, and loud noises are created by shouting and gunfire.
STORY TIME
One Week
It's been only one week. One week of silence and I'm already cracking. I can't say anything and neither can anyone else, I mean really how are we supposed to get anything done? I mean I guess it's good that were not talking because that Abonsam was just getting ridiculous!
Two Weeks
I'm so bored right now. I've just been sitting on my couch this whole time staring at the ceiling, a couple of my friends came over, that was interesting I guess (they just stared at my ceiling with me).
Three Weeks
Please! someone talk to me! I don't care that he dies my clothes pink anymore! I DON"T CAAAARREEEEE
Four Weeks
Is that a ladybug?! let's go poke it!...Aww it's just dust. Is that a Caterpillar?
Five Weeks
Quick throw everything out of the house! I don't care if you don't know where the door is, just chuck out the window!...THE WINDOW THAT IS CLOSED!
fast now everyone, lets beat up this house! mike, you brought a gun?! good, now shoot it! NOT AT ME MIKE!...I think pink is my new favorite color.
THE END